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Addressing Hunger in the NRV
(Special Event)
"Food Security & Sustainability in our Rural Community: Addressing Hunger in the NRV (New River Valley" will feature a panel of international and local community leaders discussing the challenges and opportunities for providing sustainable, nourishing food supplies to the NRV. Presentations and roundtable discussion topics will include hunger relief capacity building, sustainable agriculture in rural communities, nutritious feeding programs for healthy families, community gardens and "plant-a-row" programs, and local grower food diversion.
A light breakfast and lunch will be served. Please RSVP by Friday, April 9, to the Community Foundation of the New River Valley at (540)381-8999 or cfnrv@cfnrv.org.
The event is sponsored by the Center for Student Engagement and Community Partnerships at Virginia Tech, the Community Foundation of the New River Valley, and the Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance.
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